This is my proposal for one of the greatest pop songs ever. I know many think U2 is over-rated, but I think Bono has been a really good writer and singer. This song is supposed to be about what Judas said to J— C— It is poignant to me because it seems to me to be about betrayal and bitterness in general. You may not be Christian, but he was a real person. It is confusing for people because there are four official versions in The Bible of his story. I think the main thing to recognize is that he healed some people and was persecuted by the Romans, partly because his own people turned against him. Here are the lyrics:
Until the End of the World
Haven’t seen you in quite a while
I was down the hold just passing time
Last time we met was a low-lit room
We were as close together as a bride and groom
We ate the food, we drank the wine
Everybody having a good time
Except you
You were talking about the end of the world
I took the money
I spiked your drink
You miss too much these days if you stop to think
You lead me on with those innocent eyes
You know I love the element of surprise
In the garden, I was playing the tart
I kissed your lips and broke your heart
You, you were acting
Like it was the end of the world
Love, love, love
Love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love
Love, love, love
(Love, love, love)
In my dream I was drowning sorrows
When my sorrows, they learned to swim
(Love, love, love)
Surrounding me, going down on me
Spilling over the brim
Waves of regret and waves of joy
I reached out for the one I tried to destroy
You, you said you’d wait
Till the end of the world